biography
Macey Keung is a creator of many things. An artist, designer, filmmaker, photographer, entrepreneur and founder of Antifragile Zine, Macey has a knack for creative leadership and networking (though she hates this word; she calls it making genuine connections). Community-oriented and mission-driven, her work consistently explores radical vulnerability, femininity, and intersectionality aimed to disrupt the traditional narrative, shed light on the psychedelic renaissance, and catalyze meaningful conversations and societal change.
Growing up between New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Berkeley, Macey now attends the University of California San Diego as a fourth-year Media major and serves as the Vice-President of the Psychedelics Club. At only age 18, she founded her own magazine publication and media platform, Antifragile Zine, to give other marginalized young creatives like herself a safe space to speak their truth and develop their creative aspirations. Publishing four print issues, working with over 200 artists, Antifragile Zine has a global audience of 15,000+ people. The mission of making others feel seen in art and amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ BIPOC youth brings Macey meaning beyond just herself as an artist. This is ultimately what drives her forward, as Macey is an avid believer in the transformative power of youthful creativity and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to challenge the status quo.
education
JUN 2024
University of California, San Diego
Media Major
Chancellor’s Scholars Program
Provost Honors | GPA: 3.94
Goldsmiths, University of London
BA Design | Study Abroad | Fall 2023
JUN 2020
Berkeley High School
Arts and Humanities Academy
entrepreneur programs
The Basement Blackstone Launchpad Entrepreneur Program Accelerator Track 2021
SAIL Mission Edge Entrepreneur Program 2022
awards
Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts Production Fellowship 2023
1st Place + $4k prize at Union Bank SAIL Pitch Showcase 2022
scholarships
Triton Research and Experiential Learning (TRELS) Research Scholarship 2024
Russell Foundation Visual Arts Grant 2023
Triton Research and Experiential Learning (TRELS) Research Scholarship 2023
William H. Stout Scholarship 2022
Italo Scanga Memorial and Visual Arts Endowment Scholarship 2021
Dr. Covell International Study Abroad Scholarship 2021
press:
personal:
https://sdvoyager.com/interview/meet-macey-keung-la-jolla/
for antifragile:
https://ucsdguardian.org/2023/03/12/from-dreams-to-realities-the-antifragile-zine/
https://berkeleyhighjacket.com/2020/features/16559/
https://coulture.org/antifragile-zine/
https://yaledailynews.com/sjp/2020/09/06/for-gen-z-zines-bring-community-support/
let's connect
i <3 creative collaboration
for inquiries, photoshoots, commissions, thoughts about the universe, psychedelic discussions, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out :)